Excellence in Education Award Program – Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year
In an effort to recognize outstanding teaching and support, the District 112 Foundation proudly hosts the annual Excellence in Education Awards program in cooperation with Eastern Carver County Schools. The Excellence in Education Award Program (Teacher of the Year & Support Staff of the Year) celebrates teachers and support staff who are in pursuit of the best possible public education for students in our district. Each year, we recognize these professionals.
Nominations will be accepted through February 19th.
Kelly Lutgen, a Chanhassen High School teacher, has been named the 2023 Teacher of the Year by the District 112 Foundation.
In addition to Kelly Lutgen, finalists for Teacher of the Year were: Tali Sinjem, Rachel Alrick, Katie Rotunda, Andrew Waller and Andy Beauchamp. Forty-six teachers were nominated this year representing buildings throughout the school district.
As Teacher of the Year, Kelly Lutgen will receive $1,000 for use in her classroom. The five finalists will each receive $500 for use in their classrooms.
Meet the 2023 Teacher of the Year Nominees
This year, 46 outstanding teachers from schools across the district were nominated by students, parents, peers, and principals, all of whom showed overwhelming gratitude and support for the efforts of our district educators.
This year’s Teacher of the Year Nominees include: (in no particular order)
To review the guidelines for nominating an educator, please visit our Teacher of the Year guidelines page. Teacher of the Year nominees must be currently licensed teachers within the school district during the 2022-2023 school year. Anyone (student, parent, teacher, principal/supervisor, community member) can nominate a teacher, but each person may submit only one nomination. Teachers may not self-nominate. Ideal candidates for the Teacher of the Year award will have daily contact with students and will encourage them to build confidence, to learn, and to achieve. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a thorough knowledge of their subject matter and will share it effectively with students, and will make positive contributions within the school community while actively supporting the mission and vision of Eastern Carver County Schools.
Click here to see prior Teacher of the Year award recipients and finalists.
Excellence in Education Award Program – Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year
In an effort to recognize outstanding teaching and support, the District 112 Foundation proudly hosts the annual Excellence in Education Awards program in cooperation with Eastern Carver County Schools. The Excellence in Education Award Program (Teacher of the Year & Support Staff of the Year) celebrates teachers and support staff who are in pursuit of the best possible public education for students in our district. Each year, we recognize these professionals.
Nominations will be accepted through February 19th.
Teacher of the Year 2024 Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KpzdyGPsY6M5oIo1uJYpCCnwziUCCs2xB7SH7aMG5EE/edit?usp=drive_web
Support Staff of the Year 2024 Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dgnIIyGsUjIf6Myp2_6fj331LRCj_NYNoOBPedbPk10/edit
Kelly Lutgen Named 2023 Teacher of the Year
Kelly Lutgen, a Chanhassen High School teacher, has been named the 2023 Teacher of the Year by the District 112 Foundation.
In addition to Kelly Lutgen, finalists for Teacher of the Year were: Tali Sinjem, Rachel Alrick, Katie Rotunda, Andrew Waller and Andy Beauchamp. Forty-six teachers were nominated this year representing buildings throughout the school district.
As Teacher of the Year, Kelly Lutgen will receive $1,000 for use in her classroom. The five finalists will each receive $500 for use in their classrooms.
Meet the 2023 Teacher of the Year Nominees
This year, 46 outstanding teachers from schools across the district were nominated by students, parents, peers, and principals, all of whom showed overwhelming gratitude and support for the efforts of our district educators.
This year’s Teacher of the Year Nominees include: (in no particular order)
To review the guidelines for nominating an educator, please visit our Teacher of the Year guidelines page. Teacher of the Year nominees must be currently licensed teachers within the school district during the 2022-2023 school year. Anyone (student, parent, teacher, principal/supervisor, community member) can nominate a teacher, but each person may submit only one nomination. Teachers may not self-nominate. Ideal candidates for the Teacher of the Year award will have daily contact with students and will encourage them to build confidence, to learn, and to achieve. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a thorough knowledge of their subject matter and will share it effectively with students, and will make positive contributions within the school community while actively supporting the mission and vision of Eastern Carver County Schools.
Click here to see prior Teacher of the Year award recipients and finalists.